New book showcasing Australasian Creative Commons case studies

The good folk at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have been busy over the past couple of years researching ways in which Creative Commons (CC) is being used to distribute media by organisations in Australia and Asia.

The results are available on the Creative Commons case studies wiki, however QUT press has also published a hardcopy volume titled ‘Building an Australasian Commons – Creative Commons Case Studies Volume 1’.

- within the music business
- for democratic change
- to unleash the moving image, visual arts and literature
- and to share content from educational, cultural and government institutions.

From Nine Inch Nails and Artabase to The Age and Queensland State Government, ‘Building an Australasian Commons’ highlights over 100 case studies which illustrate how Creative Commons licensing can benefit the full gamut of artists, businesses, organisations and institutions.

This volume is a total must-have for educational institutions. Arts organisations and businesses who want to learn how Creative Commons can assist in achieving their aims will also find the case studies a valuable reference.